Appropriation; Hinds County for expanding broadband Internet access in the north and western parts of the county.

HB 4077 allocates $500,000 from the state general fund to Hinds County's Board of Supervisors to help cover costs for expanding broadband internet access to residents in the northern and western parts of the county during fiscal year 2027 (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027). The funding directly assists Hinds County residents in underserved areas by supporting infrastructure costs for improved broadband service. The bill provides a specific appropriation amount with no new regulatory requirements or policy changes. This is a straightforward funding measure, not a policy or procedural bill, with no indication of additional funding mechanisms or long-term program changes.